Senior Financial Analyst – Government

AT&T

Senior Financial Analyst providing financial analysis and reporting support for federal government contracts. Assisting program leadership in decision-making with financial insights and data.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,200 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, data modeling, and reporting to support decision-making and contract performance. Proficient in preparing financial reports and presentations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational financial objectives.

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Financial AnalysisData ModelingBudgetingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingForecastingCost ManagementData GatheringAutomated Tools Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementContract PerformanceProgram RequirementsProposal DevelopmentFinancial Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex financial analysis, data modeling, forecasting, and reporting to support contract performance and leadership decision-making.
Assemble, interpret, and summarize financial data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations that communicate findings, analyses, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
Evaluate financial performance, including cost management, budget administration, and financial consequences of alternative plans or strategies.
Prepare or coordinate data gathering for financial contract deliverables and ensure information is accurate, timely, and aligned with program requirements.
Support task order pricing and proposal development by preparing financial inputs, validating assumptions, and coordinating information requirements.
Develop automated tools, applications, and process improvements to increase productivity, eliminate duplication, and improve reporting consistency.
Evaluate business opportunities, financial projects, and program initiatives to help achieve organizational financial objectives.
Partner with program leadership, operations, contracts, and cross-functional teams to support financial planning, execution, and compliance.
Provide guidance and direction to less experienced financial analysts as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Seven or more years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or related financial management functions.
Experience preparing financial reports, analyzing cost and budget data, and presenting recommendations to leadership.
Strong desktop and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, contracts, and leadership teams.
Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced contract environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone